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February 8th, 2010
 For nearly four decades, Uniworld has taken guests to the world’s greatest destinations—Europe, Russia, China and Egypt. Since 2006, when Uniworld was purchased by Travel Corporation, parent company of many popular travel companies such as Trafalgar, Insight, Brendan, and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels – the award-winning five-star luxury hotel collection – Uniworld has made major investments in its ships and its people. The ultimate goal of these investments—a first-class European River Cruise boutique, hotel-style experience. The winning combination of Uniworld’s sister companies’ expertise in tour planning and in first-class hotel management coupled with Uniworld’s decades of superior nautical experience has created a new dimension in river cruising.
Uniworld’s company-owned boutique hotel-style ships
Boutique hotel designers often invest a lot of thought, time and resources into an interior decor reflective of a destination, as well as the amenities that assure an elegant, relaxed and intimate experience. This is apparent on each of Uniworld’s ten company-owned ships! Over the course of the last couple of years, Uniworld’s ships have been completely refurbished to the highest standard of comfort, so guests travel from one exciting destination to the next with access to stylish lounges, cozy libraries, panoramic restaurants offering sumptuous cuisine and inviting riverview staterooms.
Expect more personalized attention with Uniworld
Uniworld employs an all English, professionally trained staff, so there are no language barriers and no problems with understanding what is being said or going on. All announcements are made only in English. Unlike many companies offering river cruise programs in Europe and elsewhere, Uniworld is an American company focused on North American travelers, or at least English-speaking clientele (the trips are popular with Canadians and folks from Down Under as well).
Early Booking Discount – SAVE up to $600 per couple (Europe)
BOOK AND DEPOSIT on or before February 28, 2010 to SAVE up to $600 per couple ($300 per person) off select 2010 Europe river cruises.
SAVE $600 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
BOOK AND DEPOSIT on or before February 28, 2010 to SAVE $600 per couple ($300 per person) off select cruise itineraries.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Grand European Serenade (2010)
Grand European Explorer (2010)
Paris & Grand European Waterways (2010)
SAVE $500 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
BOOK AND DEPOSIT on or before February 28, 2010 to SAVE $500 per couple ($250 per person) off select cruise itineraries.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Legendary Rhine & Moselle (2010)
European Serenade (2010)
Eastern Europe Explorer (2010)
European Jewels (2010)
Grand European Discovery (2010)
Paris & the Heart of Europe (2010)
Grand France (2010)
Grand Christmas & New Year’s Cruise (2010)
SAVE $400 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
BOOK AND DEPOSIT on or before February 28, 2010 to SAVE $400 per couple ($200 per person) off select cruise itineraries.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Tulips & Windmills (2010)
SAVE $300 per couple on select 2010 Cruises
BOOK AND DEPOSIT on or before February 28, 2010 to SAVE $300 per couple ($150 per person) off select cruise itineraries.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Castles Along the Rhine (2010)
Learn more about Uniworld River Cruises
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February 7th, 2010
 To step aboard the Disney Dream is to be instantly transported to an age of adventure and wonder, where elegance and sophistication mingle with Disney storytelling and whimsy. Inside is an attention to detail one would only expect from Disney. Lavish decorative murals mingle with sparkling fixtures and furnishings. Original paintings, statues and woodwork envelop Guests in a radiant Art Deco ambiance that is both rich and distinctive. And wondrously themed venues—including charming youth activity clubs, resplendent restaurants, intimate lounges and stunning theatre spaces—transport Guests of all ages to faraway places where memory and magic come together.
Today Disney released more details on some of the ship’s venues.
Enhanced Adult only area: Luxuriate in a calming environment in this sparkling-blue pool that is a great place for adults to cool off and mingle with other grownups, while away from the kids. This area will feature a 4 ft. deep main pool and connecting bar. A live, mucical duo will be poolside performing relaxing and soothing music. Poolside massages will be available.
Nemo’s Reef water park: The 1,500-square-foot venue features character figures from the hit film that move and spray water in a variety of unique ways including fountains, sprayers and bubblers. It will be on deck 11 mid-ship and will be surrounded by a glass enclosure. Deck chairs are adjacent to the area so that parents can keep an eye on their children if they’d like.
Goofy Sports Deck: Open to all ages this area will offer miniature golf with 9 interactive holes, sports simulators for soccer, golf, tennis and basketball, as well as a sport court for mini-soccer, volleyball court or basketball.
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February 6th, 2010
 Travel Channel host Samantha Brown will celebrate 10 years on the network with four, hour long specials beginning on February 8th at 8 p.m. Visiting dozens of countries, hundreds of cities and staying in countless hotels around the world, Samantha has been a familiar face on Travel Channel.
What an amazing job to have! Traveling over 230 days a year, Samantha has an infinite amount of stories from her journeys — some humorous, some bizarre, but all entertaining. As she enters her second decade with the network, she shares her favorite moments and gives fans an up-close and personal look at the past ten years on Travel Channel with the below all new one-hour specials.
- Samantha Brown’s Vancouver (February 8 at 8PM) where Samantha discovers the natural beauty, winter activities, food and culture of the 2010 Winter Olympics host city.
- Samantha Brown: Inside the Suitcase (February 9 at 8PM) Samantha shares her travel secrets, packing tips and her favorite moments from the road.
- Samantha Brown Fan-a-thon (February 10 at 8PM) Samantha celebrates ten years of travel at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida with some VIPs — her fans. Fans share some of their favorite show moments.
- Samantha Brown’s World of Sports (February 11 at 8PM) Samantha takes viewers through a personal compendium of her best and worst sports-related moments throughout her time on the Travel Channel.
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February 5th, 2010
 Australia and New Zealand provide some of the most unique and beautiful landscapes in the world. Spotlight the bustling metropolises of Sydney and Auckland, plus the incredible wildlife on land and at sea, and you have all the elements for a truly memorable vacation. From the sophistication of the Opera House and the world-class wineries, to the rugged individualism of the Outback and its inhabitants, Australia and New Zealand possess a wonderful diversity of sights, activities and cultures.
Few travel experiences can rival the excitement of sailing into the glistening harbors of Sydney and Auckland, as well as inspiring attractions, such as scenic Fiordland National Park and the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, just to name a few.
We have amazing Australia tours and cruises to choose from with prices starting as low as $2,499 pp for 12 days visiting both Australia and New Zealand.
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February 4th, 2010
 Embrace rich cultural heritage and generous hospitality when you go Cruising Italian Style with Costa Cruises. Linger over a freshly brewed cappuccino or learn how to prepare the perfect pesto in an Italian cooking class. At night, have a ball behind Venetian masks or don a toga and party like the Romans. Or, just linger on deck and savor la dolce vita.
For the first time in over a decade, Costa Cruises will offer a World cruise in 2011 onboard their new ship the Costa Deliziosa. The 100 day voyage departing December 28th, 2011 from Savona, will stop in 37 ports through 5 continents. A World Voyage is not a vacation. It’s a lifetime experience like no other. It’s a journey of thousands of miles and scores of countries-from world capitals teeming with activity to isolated island havens. And it’s a dream come true for destination collectors. You will see the world in all its wonder as you experience the very best cruising has to offer.
The Costa Deliziosa features four restaurants and 11 bars and lounges including a cigar lounge and coffee and chocolate bar. Other amenities include:
Samsara Spa
4D cinema
Playstation 3 consoles in every cabin
3 swiming pools, including a children’s pool
Magrodome with giant screen on the pool deck
18-hole golf simulator & putting green
Formula One Grand Prix simulator
Jogging and roller skating track
Multi-purpose sports court
Shopping
Kids club
Library
For now the Costa Deliziosa will be offering cruises various itineraries including 7 day cruises from Dubai, as well as longer cruises that visit Rome, Alexandria, Lisbon, Vigo, Harwich and Copenhagen out of Savona May through July. The ship then moves to Copenhagen to offer 7 to 14 days cruises of Scandinavia August through mid-September. The Deliziosa then goes back to the Med. in October and November with 8 to 10 day cruises.
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February 3rd, 2010
 As of today, you can take advantage of lower priced air-inclusive Disney vacation packages due to a partnership with JetBlue Airways. JetBlue Airways offers competitive published airfare and convenient service from dozens of U.S. cities. This is a great opportunity for you to get convenient one-stop shopping when booking a trip to Walt Disney and Disneyland Resorts.
Travelers who book a stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort now can make the most out of their vacation using a FREE Disney Gift Card worth up to $750!
Offer Details:
When you purchase a 5-night/6-day non-discounted Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels you’ll get a FREE Disney Gift Card.
You can use this Disney Gift Card at participating locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort for merchandise, recreation and dining.
This Magic Your Way Package Includes:
- Accommodations for 5 nights right in the middle of the magic
- A 6-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket, with admission to one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks for each day of your stay
- FREE $300 Disney Gift Card for stays at a select Disney Value Resort, OR
FREE $500 Disney Gift Card for stays at a select Disney Moderate Resort, OR
FREE $750 Disney Gift Card for stays at a select Disney Deluxe Resort or a select Disney Deluxe Villa Resort
Booking Window:
Dec. 21, 2009 – March 27, 2010
Travel Window:
Valid for stays most nights:
- Jan. 3, Jan.10-12, Jan. 18 - March 27 and April 11 - June 3, 2010 at select Disney Value Resorts
- Jan. 3, Jan.10-12, Jan. 18 – March 27 and April 11 – June 3, 2010 at select Disney Moderate Resorts
- Jan. 3-11, Jan. 19 – March 27 and April 11 – June 3, 2010 at select Disney Deluxe Resorts
- Jan. 3 – March 27 and April 11 – June 3, 2010 at select Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Tickets must be used within 14 days of first use. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Excludes suites and campsites.
Booking Information:
To get this offer, mention “Gift Card Offer” at the time of booking.
*One gift card per room provided at check-in. The Disney Gift Card can be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line®, Disney Store locations in the US and Disneystore.com. It is not redeemable for cash, will not be replaced if lost or stolen without required proof of purchase and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Disney Gift Card Program. The Disney Gift Card is issued by Disney Gift Card Services, Inc. Gift cards may not be used toward the purchase of any Disney Dollars or Disney Gift Cards. Other restrictions may apply. Use of gift card is acceptance of its terms and conditions. Visit DisneyGiftCard.com for more information about the Disney Gift Card program.
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February 2nd, 2010
 In February, PBS is airing a documentary by Ken Burn’s called “America’s Best Idea: The National Parks.” In celebration, the National Parks Foundation and ARAMARK Parks and Destinations are giving away a free trip to one of America’s most popular national parks.
Participating is easy – just share with the world one, or all, of your favorite spots in America’s national parks. Anytime during the month of February, visit http://thisisyourland.nationalparks.org to explore America’s 392 national parks online, and then mark your spot by sharing your favorite moments, stories and experiences. Individuals that add their spot to at least one park will be entered to win a three night trip for two, including lodging and airfare, to their choice of the following destinations located in, or within close proximity to, some of America’s most beloved parks:
- Shenandoah National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
- Denali National Park
- Glacier Bay National Park
- Yellowstone National Park & Grand Teton National Park
- Olympic National Park
The grand prize winner will also receive a $300 resort credit to use towards meals and/or activities (cannot be used towards lodging, retail, fuel, or any non-ARAMARK managed operations), and an official ”America’s Best Idea” book signed by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan. In addition, twenty runner-up winners will receive an “America’s Best Idea” poster signed by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, and a limited edition National Park Foundation “America’s Best Idea” t-shirt.
Individuals can add one new spot to http://thisisyourland.nationalparks.org each day to increase their chances of winning. The National Park Foundation and ARAMARK Parks and Destinations will announce the winners in March. For more information and complete contest rules visit: www.nationalparks.org/thisisyourlandsweeps
View our great selection of National park vacations.
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February 1st, 2010
Thinking of a Bermuda cruise in 2010?  Bermuda is a tropical isle with a decidedly British flair. From Historic St. George, a charming UNESCO World Heritage Site to Hamilton, with pastel-colored storefronts, there is something for everyone. Here, proper business attire is Bermuda shorts, cricket is the national sport and afternoon tea goes without saying. An interesting fact about Bermuda is there are more golf courses per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Highlights: the famous pink beaches and secluded coves of South Shore Park, the quaint shops and boutiques of Hamilton, the rich colonial history of St. George.
You can cruise to Bermuda from New York/New Jersey on Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival, Celebrity Holland America and Princess Cruise Line in April through November 2010. You can also sail out of Boston with NCL during the same time frame. Royal Caribbean offers 2 sailings from Norfolk, VA in May 2010. Start planning your Bermuda cruise today.
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January 30th, 2010
 Insight Vacations announced new promotional savings to Europe. When a traveler purchases an air-inclusive Insight tour package, their companion’s air is Just $99; guaranteeing the lowest price per couple across the Atlantic. In addition, Insight Vacations also offers unbeatable air rates for singles and triples. Those looking to travel to Egypt will also benefit from this promotion with a companion air rate of $399 to Cairo.
Important Promotion Facts about the promotion:
Booking Window: Jan 30th-Feb 26th, 2010
Air partner: British Airways
Travel Window: All travel must be completed by October 21, 2010
More terms: Taxes and fees are additional. Valid for new bookings only when full payment on air portion is made by February 26th, 2010.
Combinability: Offer can be combined with other promotions and brochure discounts but CANNOT be combined with the Early Payment Discount. Offer no valid to Morocco, Israel and Jordan. Companion fare to Cairo is $399. NOt valid from travel from LAX in July 2010 or Chicago in May and June 2010. Subject to availability at the time of booking No name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Once payment is received, cancellation penalties apply. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other restrictions may apply. Request promotion code: IC10FR5
Insight Vacations has accumulated an international following by providing outstanding service and quality tour packages to the savvy traveler who seeks better accommodations, choices in dining, and smaller group sizes all while staying in the most desirable locations. For 30 years, Insight Vacations has been the leader in premium escorted tours and cruises to Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Canada and the United States.
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January 29th, 2010
 A landmark of luxury in Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Hotel elevates each guest’s vacation experience to a new level of opulence. All 598 rooms and suites have spectacular panoramic ocean views. Beit Al Bahar is a collection of 19 super secluded villas that provide the ultimate holiday hideaway. Set on the shores of the Arabian Gulf and built in a startling shape that mirrors a breaking wave, this resort-hotel boasts a world-class luxury Marina, PADI Dive Centre, and more than a mile of private pristine beaches as well as over 20 international restaurants, cafs, and bars. The resort is perfect for a family vacation with exceptional levels of service. All guests enjoy free access to Wild Wadi Water Park and Sinbad’s Kids Club.
Atlas Exclusives
- Breakfast for two daily
- One dinner for two in Latitude (excludes beverages)
- Upgraded room at time of check-in when available
- Early check-in and late check-out when available
- 10% off the best available rate
Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking.
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For nearly four decades, Uniworld has taken guests to the world’s greatest destinations—Europe, Russia, China and Egypt. Since 2006, when Uniworld was purchased by Travel Corporation, parent company of many popular travel companies such as Trafalgar, Insight, Brendan, and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels – the award-winning five-star luxury hotel collection – Uniworld has made major investments in its ships and its people. The ultimate goal of these investments—a first-class European River Cruise boutique, hotel-style experience. The winning combination of Uniworld’s sister companies’ expertise in tour planning and in first-class hotel management coupled with Uniworld’s decades of superior nautical experience has created a new dimension in river cruising.
